Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward
By Giraldo Luis Alvaré
12 - Cultura Live! A Mother-Daughter Legacy_Pt.2 feat. April Hernandez Castillo & Summer Rose Castillo
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Welcome back to Cultura Live! En Barrio Bx. This is Part Two of my conversation with the remarkable mother-daughter duo, April Hernandez-Castillo & Summer Rose Castillo. Get your pan con mantequillo y cafecito, kick back, relax and enjoy.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
April Hernandez Castillo
Speaker, Actor, Author, Creative Director/Co-founder - Lionchaser Media
April Hernandez Castillo Speaks | Lionchaser Media | IG | FB | LinkedIn
April Hernandez Castillo Speaks - https://www.aprilhernandezspeaks.com/about
Lionchaser Media - https://lionchasermedia.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aprilhernandezcastillo/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hernandez-castillo-7ab7a944/
Summer Rose Castillo
Actor, Artist
IG | Lionchaser Media | Brownsville Bred | Alma’s Way
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/summerrose_castillo/
Lionchaser Media - https://lionchasermedia.com/
Brownsville Bred - https://www.brownsvillebred.com/
Alma’s Way - https://pbskids.org/almasway
NOTABLE MENTIONSCultura Live!, April Hernandez Castillo, Summer Rose Castillo, Zalo Castillo, Lionchaser Media, DJ Tahleim, Barrio BX, The Bronx, BX, NYC, Nueva York, Freedom Writers, TedX, Alma’s Way, Sonia Manzano, Brownsville Bred, Elaine Del Valle, Emmy, Oscars, Golden Globes, Tony Martinez, Bad Bunny, Thundercats, Cheetara, Holidays, Pernil, Gems, Ancestors, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Monte Cristo Ent., New Jersey, Loisaida, Manhattan, Caridad De La Luz, Aurora Flores-Hostos, Luivette Resto, Bebe Bambú, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Pablo Segarra, Chifles, Bollman Hat Company, Baileys Hats, Fania Records, Craft Latino, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Siempre Pa’lante!
12 - Cultura Live! A Mother-Daughter Legacy_Pt.1 feat. April Hernandez Castillo & Summer Rose Castillo
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
We about to run it back with the Cultura Live! Series powered by Siempre Pa’lante, taking it to the heart of El Barrio, featuring the people who shape the culture in real time. And what better way than teaming up with a cultural gem en Nueva York, Barrio BX in the Boogie Down Bronx, El Condado de la Salsa, the birthplace of Hip-Hop.
On Dec. 4, 2025, Cultura Live en Barrio BX premiered...
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April Hernandez Castillo
Speaker, Actor, Author, Creative Director/Co-founder - Lionchaser Media
April Hernandez Castillo Speaks | Lionchaser Media | IG | FB | LinkedIn
April Hernandez Castillo Speaks - https://www.aprilhernandezspeaks.com/about
Lionchaser Media - https://lionchasermedia.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aprilhernandezcastillo/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/april.castillo.14019
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hernandez-castillo-7ab7a944/
Summer Rose Castillo
Actor, Artist
IG | Lionchaser Media | Brownsville Bred | Alma’s Way
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/summerrose_castillo/
Lionchaser Media - https://lionchasermedia.com/
Brownsville Bred - https://www.brownsvillebred.com/
Alma’s Way - https://pbskids.org/almasway
NOTABLE MENTIONSCultura Live!, April Hernandez Castillo, Summer Rose Castillo, Zalo Castillo, Lionchaser Media, DJ Tahleim, Barrio BX, The Bronx, BX, NYC, Nueva York, Freedom Writers, TedX, Alma’s Way, Sonia Manzano, Brownsville Bred, Elaine Del Valle, Emmy, Oscars, Golden Globes, Tony Martinez, Bad Bunny, Thundercats, Cheetara, Holidays, Pernil, Gems, Ancestors, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Monte Cristo Ent., New Jersey, Loisaida, Manhattan, Caridad De La Luz, Aurora Flores-Hostos, Luivette Resto, Bebe Bambú, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Pablo Segarra, Chifles, Bollman Hat Company, Baileys Hats, Fania Records, Craft Latino, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Siempre Pa’lante!
11 - '25 Was a Vibe Going Live, We In the Mix In '26, Pa'lante!
Gracias mi gente! for making 2025 a year filled with countless blessings and milestones. Don't forget movements need fuel. Hit that subscribe button, leave a review, share your favorite episode and if you’re feeling extra love, donate the cost of a cafecito y un pan con mantequilla.
Gracias to God, mi Santos and Ancestors, Familia, and Friends.
Gracias to the following people who support the show and inspire what I do every day.
Daso, Piragua Art Space, Justin Orr, Jusscope, DJ Tahleim, Bebe Bambu, Diana, Aurora Flores, Joe Bataan, Carlos Aponte, Danny Torres, Estuardo Rodriguez, Steve Cieslik, Michael Scott, Pablo Segarra, Tony Martinez, Barrio BX, Caridad De La Luz, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Casa Adela, Calixto Chinchilla, Elaine Del Valle, Brownsville Bred, Alejandro Ephifanio, Loisaida Inc., Acacia Network, Gabriela Gonzalez, Hector Beauchamp, Noah Pagella, Joel Rodriguez, George Grullon, Carmine, Alex Bershaw, Malcolm Guevara, Anthony Limongi, Castillo Familia, Gabriel founder of Bloque, Lorena Vicente, Pamela Roźon, Daniel Rivera, Kim Flow, Danny Hastings, Bobbito Garcia, Erik Elijah Brumfield, Ki Smith, Rachel La Loca, Rios Palante, Yvonne Chow, Tito Tam, Comidazo, D-Stroy, Uncle Ralph, Elijah Wells, Jungle Brothers, Fonda Rae, Domingo, Thirsten Howl III, Chuck Stylez, Chris B. Murray, CBM Famalam, K-Banger, Koe Rodriguez, Joe Conzo, Crazy Legs, Flaco Navaja, Hawaii Mike, Smif and Wesson, Joe Quesada, Sanford Greene, Jaco, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, La Borinqueña, Santos Negron, Sundance Davis, Wes Correa, Corky Ortiz, the Voice of Harlem, Chicky Burgos, Danny Castro, DJ Blessed, Danny Cortes, Freaky Frige LES, Power Malu, Maleet, Crates & Plates, Doughboy Johnnys, DJ Sarasa, DJ Perly, DJ Beyond, AZ, D-Stroy, Havoc, Mobb Deep, Smooth Da Hustler, Psycho LES, Alex Rivera, All Lyrical, Sergio Parra, Flaco Navaja, Rodrigo Starz, Iz Medina, Zoeh G, DJ Andre Cirilo, Julian Alexander, MiilkBone, Carlos, Classic Material NY, Benny Klein, Tenacious Toys, Juan Muniz, Nino Buni, Steven Cartoccio, Concrete Jungle, Bob Kendrick, Negro League Baseball Museum, Jason Villa, MLB the Show, Luis Dorante Jr., Fredy Quevedo, Paul Kutch, Gilberto Dihigo y familia, Cora familia, Foundation Martin Dihigo, Darren Lopez, Johnny, Max, Raul Ramos, Baseball Ahora, Eric KittelBerger, TriplePlayDesign, Alexander Vargas, Joshua Palacios, Luis Rojas, Jason Zillo, Dolores Hernandez, Michael Margolis, Marlon Abreu, José Miranda, Seth Lugo, Monique, Serrano Familia, Chess, Jeffrey Roe, Joanna, Fabio, Mari, Juan Ma, Carlos, Angel, Promise, Yuto, Takafumi, Elijah T Williams, Toniatas Fest, The Carribean Social Club, Giovanni, George, Cafe Colmado, Lower East Side Puerto Rican Day Parade, Lilah, Maria bido, Mia’s Cocina, Chef Gus, Cubita Cafe, Daniel y Rosa - Sanguich de Miami, Bren Herrera, Amy Rivera-Nassar, Amy’s Pastelillos, Alex Rivera - Playful Gorilla, DJ & Ish - Pero Let Me Tell You!, Mariana Atencio, Carolina Espinal, Dos Croquetas, Uncle Nearest, Victoria Eady Butler, Vicky Bakery, UnidosUS, USHLI, Rafael Collazo, Henry Street Settlement, Cultura Pa’lante, Lah Tere, Charlotte Castillo, Kathryn Serrano, Gaby Pacheco, Maria Dominguez, Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral, Dr. Colleen Georges, Suliman Onque, Christopher Rivas, Miss Lushy, Bryant Familia, Karina F. Daves, Creatress, Yvette Peña, Lili Gil Valletta, Renata Sampaio, Albertus Joseph, Jamie Broadnax, Natasha Galano, Chris Torres.
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
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10 - Golden feat. Erik Elijah Brumfield
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Everything about my next guest is Golden. He captures timeless moments through a lens, leaves his mark through graffiti, moves the crowd on the 1’s and 2’s, and serves up mouthwatering delicacies. He moves with the rhythm of the times, evolving, ascending—always one step ahead. Just when you think you’ve caught up, he shifts and levels up again.
Oh, and did I mention? He’s not just the artist behind the sound—he was an executive shaping it too. Yes, you heard right.
Pictures, color, music, and food aren’t just interests—they’re the very languages he lives through. Each one is a palette that expresses the depth of who he is. Whether it’s the click of a shutter immortalizing a fleeting moment, the melody of a song, or the flavor of a perfectly crafted dish, his creativity knows no bounds.
Erik Elijah Brumfield
Entrepreneur, Photographer, Music Executive, DJ, Artist, Author, Chef
Blurb | Ki Smith Gallery | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook
Purchase Golden Here - https://www.blurb.com/user/ElijahBee
Ki Smith Gallery - https://www.kismithgallery.com/home-1
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Golden, Hip-Hop, Elijah Harvey, E-Smooth, Erik B, E, E Double, JOT, Milk D, Sugar Hill Gang, Wu-Tang, Graffiti, JonOne, Fab 5 Freddy, Elements of Hip-Hop, Book of Eli, Subway Art, Wild Style, Vulcan, Tats Cru, Young & Rubicam Group, Pearl Paints, Sane & Smith, Sane, Smith, Eric B & Rakim, Julie Brumfield, Marcus Samuelsson, Francesca Spero, Henry Chalfant, Sane & Smith, Futura, NY, Puerto Rican, Oxtail, Mojo, Washington Heights, Dominican, Ecuadorian, Chicharron, Lemon, Caridad, Black Beans, Soul Food, Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Harlem, Cuban, Funkmaster Flex, Stretch Armstrong, Das Efx, Mixtapes, Kid Capri, Ron G, Chef Ed, Mixtape Dinners, James Beard, Gordon Ramsay, Anthony Bourdain, Wolfgang Puck, Hugh Acheson, Sheets & Pillow, Dante Ross, Jessica Rosenberg, Da Bush Babees, Jungle Brothers, Cypress Hill, Black Sheep, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Redman, X Clan, Tonight’s Da Night, The Kid Next Door Crew, Derek “L.A” Jackson, The Roots, Lords of the Underground, Scott Storch, Geffen, Jive, Miguel Mojica, EMI, Garry Harris, D’Angelo, Brown Sugar, Diane Martel, Dayo Haywood, ODB, Def Jam, Mary J. Blige, All I Need, Method Man, Gordon Parks, Panama, Mariano Rivera, SGP, Bio Fuel Energy, NYC, Siempre Pa’lante!, Always Forward, Chifles
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9 - Bong Bong! feat. Bobbito García
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
We’re back to bless you with more episodes for Season 3. And what better way to get back into Cultura, Familia and Legacy than our next guest who is releasing his memoir on July 1. He's a pioneer who revolutionized basketball and sneaker culture, and left his mark on music. A sage of our time and true visionary, he’s crafted unforgettable experiences that have changed lives around the world.
From the basketball courts of Nueva York to those across the globe, his humble beginnings forged a streetball connoisseur — a player who moves with rhythm, plays with soul, and speaks through every crossover and step-back. He honors the legends that came before him, those he played with and pays it forward to the present and future generations.
Bobbito García
DJ/Producer, Author, Filmmaker, Radio/TV/Podcast Host, Ballplayer/Trainer/Announcer, Sneaker Designer, Entrepreneur, Educator
Bobbito García site | Instagram | Youtube | Vimeo | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | LinkedIn
Bobbito García site - https://koolboblove.com/
Twitter - https://x.com/koolboblove
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/koolboblove
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/koolboblove/
Bobbito’s Book of B-ball Bong Bong! A Memoir of Sports, Style, and Soul is available at the following sites:
https://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/bobbitos-book-of-b-ball-bong-bong/
https://bookshop.org/shop/koolboblove
https://bucketsnbaskets.com/collections/bobbito-s-book-of-b-ball-bong-bong
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Bobbito’s Book of B-Ball Bong Bong!, Bong Bong!, Akashic Books, Edge of Sports, Ramon García, Mona García, 89.9, The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, WKCR, Columbia University, Siempre Pa’lante, Schremplay Pelante, Lord Sear, Bodega, Fedora, Rock Rubber 45’s, Ringalario, Blackula, Hot Peas & Butter, Kobe Bryant, Aim High, Little Giant, Aim High, Estefanía Rivera Cortés, Akeelah the Bee, Who are you not to shine?, FC21 tournament, Where’d You Get Those? New York City’s Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987, Xochitl Gonzalez, Olga Dies Dreaming, Atlantic, Cornell University, Smithsonian, Puerto Rico, Bounce Magazine, Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball NYC, Nuyorican, Capitanes de Arecibo, Ray Díaz, Pedro Albizu Campos, Ramón Emeterio Betances y Alacán, Lolita Lebrón, Vieques, Latinidad, Boricua, Hoops 4 Hope, Haitians, Dominicans, Cubans, West Africans, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Roman Perez, Dudo Baez, Daso El Afro Caribeño, DJ Tahleim, Piragua Art Space, Cultura Live!, Team Piragua, Pitbull, Madi, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Australia, Indigenous, Havana, Cuba, Senegal, Chad Gittens, Andres Jimenez, Loisaida Festival, Chifles, Marlis Momber, Maximo Colon, Charas, Joe Bataan, Jessie Montgomery, Sonido Costeño, Anissa Gathers, Ana Macho, Alma Moyo, Legacy Women, DJ Beyond
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8 - Son of God, Citizen of the World feat. Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
You know we couldn’t close out 2024 without a special episode that will connect you instantly to the word legacy. Our next guest was conceived in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba and born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Dedicating over 60 years to baseball, he shows no signs of slowing down. His faith and connection to God are his foundation providing you front-row seats via his writing that captures the heart and soul of the game.
Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral
MLB Pioneer, Journalist & Historian
Facebook | LinkedIn | Mas Alla De Un Sueno
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-r-mayoral-a68b0023/
Mas Alla De Un Sueno by Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral - https://a.co/d/0UxMhi3
My Clemente: Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral - https://www.lavidabaseball.com/roberto-clemente-luis-rodriguez-mayoral/
The Original Roberto Clemente Award in the Major Leagues by Tony Menedez - https://mlblogsmenendeztony-wordpress-com.translate.goog/2024/09/14/el-premio-roberto-clemente-original-en-las-grandes-ligas/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
El Premio Roberto Clemente Original en las Grandes Ligas by Tony Menedez - https://mlblogsmenendeztony.wordpress.com/tag/luis-rodriguez-mayoral-2/
Roberto Clemente Day by Danny Torres - https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/baseball-history/roberto-clemente-day
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral, Puerto Rico, Ponce, Vega Baja, Bayamón, Cuba, San Antonio de los Baños, Panama, Seattle, Texas, Laredo, Arlington, Houston, Japan, New York, Cleveland, Latin American Baseball Players’ Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Roberto Clemente Day, Panama Canal, MLB, La Vida Baseball
Roberto Clemente, Vera Clemente, Manny Sanguillén, Radames Mayoral, Jackie Hernandez, Rod Carew, Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, Pete Rose, Tony Perez, Willie Mays, Orlando Cepeda, Tony Gonzalez, Luis Aparicio, Félix Millán, Dick Cecil, Bobby Maduro, Kirby Puckett, Lenny Webster, Tony Gwynn, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Leones de Ponce, Roberto Durán, Muhammad Ali, Jabir Herbert Muhammad, Bill Mason, Tony Menedez
José José, Daddy Yankee, Nancy Wilson, Chubby Checker, Bobby Darin, Johnny Mathis, Hank Aaron, Deborah Kerr, William Holden, Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, The BodyGuard, Coast Guard Reserve, Jose Serrano, George W. Bush, Google, Danny Torres, Panama Canal, San Juan Star, El Vocero, El Mundo, Reportero, El Mejor Beisbol del Mundo, Armed Forces Radio, Banco Popular Center, Puerto Rican Day Parade, Ancestors, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Chifles
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7 - Cultura Live! Havana feat. Lah Tere
Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
To everyone who has supported me on this journey, I appreciate you. You’ve taken time to listen, share, and celebrate culture with me. Cultura Live! proved there is a need to amplify voices that are making positive moves, uplifting and empowering humanity. The final installment for this edition of Cultura Live! is not the end but the beginning of what live events are meant to be. The best is yet to come. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Lah Tere
Visionary Speaker, Humanitarian, Activist, Organizer, Emcee, Songstress
Lah Tere site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter
Lah Tere site - https://www.lahtere.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lahtere
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Havana, Lah Tere, Puerto Rico, Afro-Latina, Hip-Hop, Momma’s Hip-Hop Kitchen, Puerto Rico, Chicago, New York, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, Maria Dominguez, Daso El Afro Caribeño, DJ Tahleim, Chifles, Baseball Ahora, Lyricist Lounge, Danny Castro, Casa Adela, ABC Beer Company, Lyricist Lounge,
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6 - Cultura Live! Jengibre (Ginger) feat. Daso El Afro Caribeño
Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré.
Gracias for listening. Last week you got a taste of what Cultura Live! Is all about. The vibes are on a frequency that got everyone tuned in. Listen closely. Something special awaits for you. It’s that cultural blessing you're about to receive. So get comfortable, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
Daso El Afro Caribeño
CEO, Dekora Digital; Founder & Owner, Piragua Art Space; Musician, Artist
Website | Linktree | Instagram | X (Twitter) | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn
Daso Entertainment - https://dasoentertainment.com/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Dasomonster
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dasomonster/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/piraguaartspace/
X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/dasomonster
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DasoMusic/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/dasomonster
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsoto2800
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Daso El Afro Caribeño, David Soto, Piragua Art Space, Piragua Brand, New Village Music Festival, Dekora Digital, Grupo Cemí, Celia Osorio, Maria Angie Hernandez, Chino García, CHARAS, LES, Lower East Side, Yerba Buena, Ginger, Jengibre, Atabey, William Millan, Miguel Piñero, Dadi Piñero, Gary Cruz, Eddie Conde, Tato Laviera, Freaky Fridge, Joel Rodriguez, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Puerto Rico, New York, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, Maria Dominguez, Lah Tere, DJ Tahleim, Chifles, Baseball Ahora
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5 - Cultura Live! Artist Blessings feat. Maria Dominguez
Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
On November 2, El Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. We launched our first live event - Siempre Pa’lante! presents Cultura Live! Honoring Our Ancestors through Music & Art. The event was held at Piragua Art Space in the legendary barrio of Loisaida, the Lower East Side, en Nueva York, New York City. I’m proud to say the event sold out. Curious to know how it went, I thought you never ask.
Maria Dominguez
Vice President, SonCrew Productions,Inc., Educator, Freelance Artist
Maria Dominguez site | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)
Maria Dominguez site - http://www.mariadominguez.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-dominguez-17a51712/
X (Twitter) - https://x.com/artedominguez
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Maria Dominguez, Puerto Rico, New York, Latina, Henry Street Settlement, Indigenous, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, Lah Tere, DJ Tahleim, Chifles
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
4 - Inspiring Generations of Dreamers feat. Gaby Pacheco
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Our guest this week is a Latina that has defied the odds for over two decades providing hope & inspiration to immigrants.
In 2010, alongside three undocumented students, she led the Trail of Dreams, a remarkable four-month walk from Miami to Washington, DC. Two years later, she spearheaded efforts to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On April 22, 2013, she made history as the first undocumented Latina to testify before Congress addressing the Senate Judiciary Committee and highlighting the urgent need for immigration reform.
She is a highly sought-after national political analyst, sharing her expertise on networks such as Univision, Telemundo, MSNBC, CNN, and CNN en Español. She has also contributed opinion pieces to the New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today.
A few of the many accolades she has received are appearing on the cover of Time magazine along with 30 immigrant leaders, being featured in Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30: Education” and “40 Under 40: Latinos in American Politics.
Please welcome, President and CEO of TheDream.US, Gaby Pacheco.
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Gaby Pacheco
President & CEO, TheDream.US
TheDream.US | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
TheDream.US - https://www.thedream.us/about/our-team/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabypacheco1/
TheDream.US
TheDream.US | LinkedIn | Youtube | Instagram | FB | X (Twitter)
TheDream.US - https://www.thedream.us/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/school/thedream-us/posts/?feedView=all
X (Twitter) - https://x.com/thedream_us
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Gaby Pacheco, Ecuador, Guayaquil, Biodiverse, Latina, Miami, Florida, Washington, D.C., Guayaquileña, Madera de Guerrero, Manteño-Huancavilca, Indigenous, Spaniards, Inca Empire, Galletitas Amor, Amor Cookies, Maracuyá, American Dream, Sábado Gigante, Don Francisco, Citizenship, Vote, Dreamers, DACA, Immigrants, Trail of Dreams, Univision, Telemundo, MSNBC, CNN, CNN en Español, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Vote, Kamala Harris, President of the United States, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Girl Dad, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, DJ Tahleim, Chifles
3 - Storytelling Heroine feat. Kathryn Serrano
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Our guest this week is a visionary heroine with a passion for storytelling highlighting Filipino heritage. Her talent for building meaningful connections with guests as a co-host on Future Ancestors is both empowering and a form of healing. Her documentary, A Passage to Hope and book Kalayaan: Filipina Heroines of WWII honor women who provide a source of strength and inspiration.
Please welcome, author, filmmaker, podcaster and proud nanay, Kathryn Serrano.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Kathryn Serrano
Author, Filmmaker & Co-host of the Future Ancestors Podcast
The Katosphere | Mahal Publishing | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
The Katosphere - https://www.thekatosphere.com/
Mahal Publishing - https://www.mahalpublishing.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-serrano-15878921/
Future Ancestors
Future Ancestors site | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube | Instagram | TikTok
Future Ancestors site - https://www.futureancestors.tv/
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-ancestors/id1692159189
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3uppQpBOVcXGYktWE51HM5
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Kathryn Serrano, Philippines, Filipino, Filipina, New Jersey, New York, Storytelling Heroine, A Passage to Hope, Kalayaan: Filipina Heroines of WWII, Casielle Santos-Gaerlan, The Katosphere, Mahal Publishing, Kamayan, Tagalog, Music, Piano, Nas, Illmatic, Nanay, German, Music, Picadillo, Picadilly, Adobo Chicken, Corn Beef & Potatoes, Lumpia, All Souls Day, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, DJ Tahleim, Chifles
2 - Poderista Para Siempre feat. Charlotte Castillo
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Our guest this week is a proud nuyoriqueña with roots in la Republica Dominicana. Her parents' influence and belief in the power of education combined with her journey through college put her on a path to becoming the leader she is today.
As an accomplished brand builder, she involves the community and educates them, fostering a sense of pride in their shared identity.
She describes herself as a radical optimist always seeing a positive outlook even in the face of adversity. From being an award-winning senior executive at ViacomCBS to Managing Director for Poderistas, Being a mom is what she treasures the most. Please welcome, Charlotte Castillo.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Charlotte Castillo
Managing Director, Poderistas
LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Poderistas
Poderistas site | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube
Poderistas - https://poderistas.com/
Twitter - https://x.com/poderistas
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@poderistas
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/poderistas
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Charlotte Castillo, Dominican Republic, Nuyorqueña, Afro-Latina, New York, Radical Optimist, City College, Poderistas, She Se Puede, Paramount, MTV, ViacomCBS, Latina Magazine, SpongeBob Squarepants, Nickelodeon, Dora the Explorer, Minions, Jay Shetty, Greg Tate, Tricia Rose, Andrew Ross, Los Hermanos Perez, Telenovelas, Walter Mercado, Cosmopolitan en Espanol, Vanidades, Ancestors, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, Loisaida, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, DJ Tahleim
1 - Fueled by the Ancestors feat. Lah Tere
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Season 3 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
This season, we’re elevating culture to new heights. From pioneers to emerging voices, we're celebrating artists, activists, authors, innovators and leaders in the community. They don’t just set the trend, they forge their path on the road less traveled.
To kickoff Season 3, our guest is an unstoppable force that radiates energy fueled by her ancestors. The unwavering commitment she has to empower her family and community has led to a movement of hope for generations to come. As an Afro-Latina powerhouse, she blends her musical talents with a passion for social change, creating a vision that's nothing short of revolutionary. Please welcome, Lah Tere.
Lah Tere
Visionary Speaker, Humanitarian, Activist, Organizer, Emcee, Songstress
Lah Tere site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter
Lah Tere site - https://www.lahtere.com/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lahtere/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lahterequeen/videos
FB - https://www.facebook.com/lahterequeen/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lahtere
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Lah Tere, Puerto Rico, Afro-Latina, Son del Barrio, YMCA, Hip-Hop, Momma’s Hip-Hop Kitchen, Aspira, Boys-n-Grils Club, Chicago, Illinois, Humboldt Park, Puerto Rico, Carolina, Villa Fontana, María Teresa Serrano, Queen Latifah, La India, Celia Cruz, Antonia Pantoja, Dylcia Noemí Pagán, Shirley Chisholm, Assata Shakur, Roberto Clemente, Charles Darwin, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, New Jersey, New York, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Art Space, DJ Tahleim
008 - You Only Live Twice...con Mangoes y Papayas!
Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
This season of the Aguacate Chronicles proved that the “Avocado Moment”, “El Momento del Aguacate” is here to stay. Renata and I are grateful for you taking time out to learn about food and culture. The menu was fully loaded with delicious meals. What were your favorites? We want to hear from you. Send me your favorite recipe via the comments section, email, and DM’s.
Don’t forget to share these episodes on all your social media handles. Post it, tag me and of course #aguacatechronicles.
I couldn’t do this without the support from Dios, mis Santos, ancestors, familia and friends. All the guests, Renata, Santiago and DJ Andre Jones. Gracias.
Before we get into the mangos y papayas, I wish you the listener a blessed holiday with your familia, friends and loved ones. Create beautiful memories with them and remember it’s all about the Aguacate, Dimélo!
Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Tune in next week. Aguacate!
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CONNECT WITH CO-HOST
Renata Sampaio - Renaissance Woman, IG - https://www.instagram.com/renatabhny/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Aguacate Chronicles, Renata Sampaio, Creatress Sarai Mora, Christopher Rivas, Brown Enough, Mango, Chili, Lemon, Papaya, Ham and Cheese, Tortellini, Ice Cream, Hass, Avocados, Aguacate, Platanos, Maduros, Verde, Plantains, Tostones, Plantain Chips, Ismael Rivera, Maelo, El Sonero Mayor, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Brasil, Brazil, Puerto Rico, El Barrio, New York, New Jersey, Miami, Hawaii, Los Angeles, California, Dominican Republic, Indigenous, Latina, Latino, Ancestors
ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES
Mango
https://www.mango.org/blog-papaya-vs-mango/
https://www.mango.org/origin-stories/
https://www.mango.org/recipes/
Papaya
https://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/papaya
https://www.frutas-hortalizas.com/Fruits/Origin-production-Papaya.html
007 - Rice and Beans Royale
Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Last episode, baked mac and cheese, sopa, black beans and rice, lemon, spices, pernil, mojo cooked up rice, mangu y arroz con leche. It’s been a flavorful experience and we got two more episodes to go.
Up next on the menu we got arroz con habichuelas, red beans and rice, cafe con leche, frijollas de la olla slow-cooked in a clay pot, french bread, mariquitas some plantain chips and pan cubano, cuban bread. Fair warning, your stomach will start playing the congas from the food cravings.
These mouthwatering moments get highlighted on audio clips featuring "The Queen of the 1's & 2's", DJ Perly; Director of Product Development for MLB the Show, Jason Villa; Player/Alumni Relations Liason, Spanish Media Liasion and Interpreter for the Miami Marlins, Luis Dorante, Jr.; and founders and owners of Dos Croquetas, Alec y Vicky
So cojelo con take it easy. There’s enough to go around. Buen provecho. Enjoy the show.
Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Tune in next week. Aguacate!
Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
CONNECT WITH CO-HOST
Renata Sampaio - Renaissance Woman, IG - https://www.instagram.com/renatabhny/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Aguacate Chronicles, Renata Sampaio, DJ Perly, Jason Villa, Luis Dorante Jr., Alec y Vicky, Dos Croquetas, Miami Marlins, MLB the Show, DMC champion, Hip-Hop, Arroz con Habichuelas, Red Beans, Black Beans and Rice, Arroz con Frijoles Negros, Chicken, Meat, Cafe con Leche, Cafecito, Garlic, Spices, Frijollas de la Olla, Slow-cooked, Clay Pot, Pan Francés, Pan Bollito, Manteca, French Bread, Mariquitas, Plantain chips, Pan Cubano, Cuban Bread, Croquetas, Arroz con Pollo, Chicken and Rice, Hass, Avocados, Aguacate, Platanos, Maduros, Verde, Plantains, Tostones, Plantain Chips, Ismael Rivera, Maelo, El Sonero Mayor, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Brasil, Brazil, Puerto Rico, El Barrio, New York, New Jersey, Miami, Dominican Republic, Indigenous, Latina, Ancestors, Cubita Cafe, Coquito, Sambuca
ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES
Arroz (Rice)
https://littleexplorerbigworld.wordpress.com/2020/05/02/the-history-of-rice-culture-recipes/
https://www.saveur.com/cooking-spanish-rice-mexican-heritage/
https://familiakitchen.com/how-did-arroz-get-to-puerto-rico-anyway/
Frijoles (Beans)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2023/07/12/where-do-beans-come-from/70358848007/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8964180/
https://www.muydelish.com/frijoles-de-la-olla/
Café (Coffee)
A brief history of Cuban cafecito in Miami
https://www.casabrasilcoffees.com/coffee-history
Pan Cubano (Cuban Bread)
https://tampahistorical.org/items/show/133
https://savortheflavour.com/homemade-cuban-bread-pan-cubano/
Mariquitas (Plantain chips)
https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-are-plantain-chips.htm
https://blog.amigofoods.com/index.php/cuban-foods/plantain-chips-mariquitas/
https://salimaskitchen.com/baked-plantain-chips/
006 - May the Mac and Cheese Be with You feat. Mighty Mangu and Friends
Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Last episode, ceviche, mango salad, pineapple, fish and cornbread provided a fresh and wholesome take to comfort food you can enjoy any time of the day. Aguacate, platanos, arroz, tostones, frijoles negros keep making their point to be recognized as staple dishes. Tienes hambre, you hungry? We got you covered.
Up next on the menu we got baked mac and cheese, fried bread, blutwurst (bloot-worst), Vish-e-swaz, pernil, black beans and rice, cooked up rice, roast bake, mangu, queso frito, arroz con leche y pudin de pan. Didn’t I mention we have plenty of options? Remember to leave room for dessert.
These delicious foods get highlighted on audio clips featuring Founder and CEO of Black Girl Nerds, Jaime Broadnax; Artist, Painter, and Muralist, Albertus Joseph; Artist, Producer and Educator, Keith Salandy aka K Banger; and Vice President of Audience Strategy at AARP, Yvette Peña
So cojelo con take it easy. There’s enough to go around. Buen provecho. Enjoy the show.
Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Tune in next week. Aguacate!
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CONNECT WITH CO-HOST
Renata Sampaio - Renaissance Woman, IG - https://www.instagram.com/renatabhny/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Aguacate Chronicles, Renata Sampaio, Jamie Broadnax, Black Girl Nerds, Albertus Joseph, Keith Salandy, K Banger, Hip-Hop, Yvette Peña, AARP, Baked Mac and Cheese, Serra da Canastra Cheese, Essence Magazine, James Hemings, Spicy food, Fried Bread, Blutwurst, Blood Sausage, Black Beans and Rice, Arroz con Frijoles Negros, Pernil, Pork Roast of Shoulder, Butt, Leg, Vichyssoise, Soup, Gazpacho, Trinidadian Cooked Up Rice, Peas, Chicken, Roast Bake, Roast Beef, Potatoes, Green Beans, Fried Bake, Mangu, Mashed Plantain, Queso Frito, Fried Eggs, Dominican Salami, DR national breakfast, Arroz con Leche, Rice Pudding, Pudin de pan, Bread Pudding with Amaretto, Arroz con Pollo, Chicken and Rice, Hass, Avocados, Aguacate, Platanos, Maduros, Verde, Plantains, Tostones, Plantain Chips, Ismael Rivera, Maelo, Public Enemy, El Sonero Mayor, Cuba, Brasil, Brazil, Puerto Rico,, El Barrio, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, New Orleans, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Dominican Republic, Afro Latina, Dutch, Cuban, Black, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Indigenous, Latina, Asian, Ancestors
ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES
Mac and Cheese
https://www.essence.com/culture/macaroni-james-hemings-feature/
https://www.monticello.org/jameshemings/
https://www.africanbites.com/baked-mac-cheese/
Vichyssoise Soup
https://www.food.com/recipe/anthony-bourdains-les-halles-vichyssoise-136057
Pernil (Pork Shoulder/Leg)
https://www.196flavors.com/puerto-rico-pernil-asado/
Trinidad Pelau with Chicken
https://insearchofyummyness.com/trinidad-pelau-chicken-and-pigeon-peas/
Mangu
https://mydominicankitchen.com/mangu-dominican-mashed-plantains/
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
https://www.dominicancooking.com/arroz-con-leche-rice-pudding
005 - The Ceviche Awakens! feat. Mango, Piña, Cornbread y más!
Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
We took a little break to get that exclusive content at NYCC. It was everything and more. I even made the news thanks to the good people at CBS.
Pa’lante shoutout to Jusscope for the access and to all the amazing people I interviewed and connected with. Stay tuned for that fresh content. Now lets get into the second half the Aguacate Chronicles.
Last episode, aguacate, flan y platanos came back with a vengeance. Team arroz brought the black beans, bananas and vienna sausages to complete the takeover. Plenty of options to pick from to calm them hunger pains.
Up next on the menu we got ceviche, chili, mango salad, pineapple, cornbread, bistec de palomilla and fish making their first appearance on the show. Aguacate, platanos maduro, verde, arroz, tostones, breaded steak and frijoles negros returned making us even more hungrier than ever.
These delicious foods get highlighted on audio clips featuring Founder of the Official Latino Film Festival, Creative Director, Photographer, Filmmaker; Danny Hastings, Master Blender of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Victoria Eady Butler, and Former CEO and current Board of Director for Vicky Bakery, Alex Santiago.
So cojelo con take it easy. There’s enough to go around. Buen provecho. Enjoy the show.
Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Tune in next week. Aguacate!
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CONNECT WITH CO-HOST
Renata Sampaio - Renaissance Woman, IG - https://www.instagram.com/renatabhny/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Aguacate Chronicles, Renata Sampaio, Danny Hastings, Official Latino Film Festival, Los Angeles, California, Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Alex Santiago, Vicky Bakery, Panama, Mexico, Suriname, Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Dominican Republic, Ceviche, Chilli, Mango, Salad, Pineapple, Cornbread, Vichyssoise, Blutwurst, Fish, Hass, Avocados, Aguacate, Arroz con Frijoles Negros, Black Beans and Rice, Bistec Empanizado, Cuban breaded steak, Mangu, Arroz con Leche, Pudin de Pan, Bread Pudding, Platanos, Maduros, Verde, Plantains, Tostones, Plantain Chips, Ismael Rivera, Maelo, El Sonero Mayor, Brasil, Brazil, Puerto Rico, El Barrio, New York, New Jersey, Ancestors
ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES
Ceviche
Munchies Food by Vice - Traditional Ceviche Recipe - https://youtu.be/C9aiGLIry7g
https://www.peruforless.com/blog/ceviche/
Cornbread
https://www.ice.edu/blog/americas-cornbread-history
https://www.lodgecastiron.com/story/5-tips-for-making-best-darn-skillet-cornbread
https://morningchores.com/cornbread/
Aguacate (Avocado)
https://www.thespruceeats.com/history-of-avocado-1807562
https://avocadosfrommexico.com/avocados/history/
https://avocadoinstitute.org/avo-economics/avo-economics-fact-sheet/
https://avocadosfrommexico.com/avocados/avocado-by-the-numbers/
Platanos/Plantains
https://www.theplantaincouncil.com/about-the-plantain
https://www.nutritiousfruit.com/plantain.html
Rice (Arroz)
https://littleexplorerbigworld.wordpress.com/2020/05/02/the-history-of-rice-culture-recipes/
https://www.saveur.com/cooking-spanish-rice-mexican-heritage/
https://familiakitchen.com/how-did-arroz-get-to-puerto-rico-anyway/
Beef Steak (Bistec)
https://www.mashed.com/702961/the-untold-truth-of-carne-asada/
https://blog.amigofoods.com/index.php/chilean-foods/bistec-a-lo-pobre/
https://sweethomedigest.com/where-does-steak-originate-from/
004 - El Aguacate strikes back! feat. Flan, Platanos y más!
Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Last episode, Renata and I left you wanting more with all things platanos. I mean who doesn’t like tostones, maduros, mofongo and then switching it to the versatility of arroz. You can add cornmeal and a fried egg, boom! That’s one meal. Don’t forget gallo pinto to complete your breakfast. El desayuno completo.
If you don’t know by now, we take this food thing serious. You need to be close to a kitchen, bodega or your favorite spot you love to eat.
Up next on the menu we got aguacate, flan, arroz con frijoles, bistec empanizado, cafe, plantanos, banana, y arroz con salchicha. Ay mama.
These delicious foods get highlighted on audio clips featuring Hosts of the show Pero…Let Me Tell You!, DJ & Ish, Founder & Owner of Amy’s Pastelillos, Amy Rivera-Nassar, and Executive Director for Nosotros, Natasha Galano.
So cojelo con take it easy. There’s enough to go around. Buen provecho. Enjoy the show.
Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Tune in next week. Aguacate!
Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
CONNECT WITH CO-HOST
Renata Sampaio - Renaissance Woman, IG - https://www.instagram.com/renatabhny/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Aguacate Chronicles, Renata Sampaio, DJ, Ish, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Listen, Laugh, Learn, Pin Pan Pollo, Miami, Westchester, Florida, Cuba, Hass, Avocados, Aguacate, Flan, Arroz con Frijoles Negros, Black Beans and Rice, Bistec Empanizado, Cuban breaded steak, Amy’s Pastelillos, Amy Rivera-Nassar, Pastelillo Lady, Puerto Rico, Philadelphia, Cafe, Coffee, Cafecito, Platanos, Maduros, Verde, Plantains, Mofongo, Tostones, Plantain Chips, Natasha Galano, Nosotros, California, Los Angeles, Ricardo Montalbán, Arroz Con Salchichas, Rice with Sausages, Vienna, Sausages, Ketchup, Bananas, Ismael Rivera, Maelo, El Sonero Mayor, Cuba, Brasil, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Mexico, El Barrio, New York, New Jersey, Ancestors
ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES
Aguacate (Avocado)
https://www.thespruceeats.com/history-of-avocado-1807562
https://avocadosfrommexico.com/avocados/history/
https://www.thespruceeats.com/avocado-varieties-and-facts-1807836
https://avocadoinstitute.org/avo-economics/avo-economics-fact-sheet/
https://avocadosfrommexico.com/avocados/avocado-by-the-numbers/
Flan
https://mycleo.tv/video/chef-bren-herrera-reveals-the-secret-ingredient-in-her-flan-recipe/
https://www.mashed.com/777674/the-untold-truth-of-flan/
https://www.eater.com/22871056/cuban-flan-recipe-traditional-dessert-how-to-make
Platanos/Plantains
https://www.theplantaincouncil.com/about-the-plantain
https://www.nutritiousfruit.com/plantain.html
https://www.thekitchn.com/what-are-plantains-23509985
Café/Coffee
A brief history of Cuban cafecito in Miami
003 - Return of the Platanos feat. Gallo Pinto, Arroz, Cornmeal y Huevos!
Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Last episode, Renata and I touched on the importance of a balanced diet and food from the source minus the preservatives. Keep in mind, It’s good to live a little and have some pork chops and chicharrones. I mean, who doesn’t like a good chuleta? I know I do.
There’s nothing wrong with some fried food. All in moderation. We also left you dreaming of arepas. Whether you like to have them filled with chicken, cheese, meat and of course aguacate. It’s all good.
On the menu for this episode we got platanos, gallo pinto, arroz, arina y huevos frito. Plantains, rice and beans, cornmeal and fried eggs. Mmmm. Hay hambre mi gente.
You will here audio clips featuring Creative Director of Somos Arte, Graphic Novelist, Philanthropist, Creator of La Borinqueña, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez: Co-Founder of Sanguich de Miami, Daniel Figueredo, and Founder of Mozaic Strategies, Carolina Espinal.
There’s a lot to unpack here mi gente, so cojelo con take it easy. One bite at a time with your favorite beverage. Buen provecho. Enjoy the show.
Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Tune in next week. Aguacate!
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CONNECT WITH CO-HOST
Renata Sampaio - Renaissance Woman, IG - https://www.instagram.com/renatabhny/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Aguacate Chronicles, Renata Sampaio, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Somos Arte, La Boriqueña, Platanos, Maduros, Verde, Plantains, Impossible Meat, Vegan, Canoas de Cacique, Mofongo, Sancocho, Tostones, Korean/Puerto Rican family, Koricuas, Jones Act, San Lorenzo, Plantation, Cut down Platano trees, Machete, Colony of U.S., Plantain Chips, Ceviche, Charitas, Chicharitas, Mariquitas, Chifle, Mighty Mirandas, Daniel Figueredo, Sanguich de Miami, Arroz, Arina, Huevo, Rice, Cormeal, Egg, Yuca, Cassava, Yuca leaves, Yuca flour, Farina, Cereal Grains, Vegetables, Tapioca, Democratic ingredient, Gallo Pinto, Nicaraguan breakfast, Huevos Frito, Queso, Cuajada, Aguacate, Rice, Beans, Fried eggs, Cheese, Sweet Plantains, Avocado, Ismael Rivera, Maelo, El Sonero Mayor, Cuba, Brasil, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Mexico, El Barrio, New York, New Jersey, Ancestors
ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES
Platanos/Plantains
https://www.theplantaincouncil.com/about-the-plantain
https://www.nutritiousfruit.com/plantain.html
https://www.thekitchn.com/what-are-plantains-23509985
Gallo Pinto
https://www.seriouseats.com/gallopinto-nicaraguan-rice-and-beans-recipe
https://travelnoire.com/gallo-pinto-costa-rica-nicaraguas-national-dish
Arroz, Huevo, Harina
https://www.laylita.com/recipes/arroz-con-huevo-or-rice-with-egg/
https://www.cook2eatwell.com/arroz-con-huevo-frito/
https://lelitascubankitchen.com/recipes/f/harina-de-maiz-criolla-cuban-cornmeal?fs=e&s=cl
Yuca
https://www.tastingtable.com/1231206/everything-you-need-to-know-about-yuca/
https://yummyaddiction.com/yuca-recipes-cassava/
https://www.yummly.com/recipes/healthy-yucca
002 - Eat healthy pero don’t forget the Arepas!
Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Our first episode was the icebreaker, el rompe hielo. Cafecito, Caipirinha, Feijoada y Flan gave you a perfect start to the season. We’re only getting started and we got more in store for you to put your tastebuds in overdrive.
Renata and I will discuss clips featuring The King of Latin Soul, Joe Bataan and Award Winning Journalist, Speaker, Author and Founder of GoLike, Mariana Atencio. Arepas, pork chops and well you're going to have to listen to the episode to hear about the rest.
Make sure you have something to snack on with a beverage to wash it down. Buen provecho. Enjoy the show.
Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Tune in next week. Aguacate!
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CONNECT WITH CO-HOST
Renata Sampaio - Renaissance Woman, IG - https://www.instagram.com/renatabhny/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Aguacate Chronicles, Avocado, Renata Sampaio, Joe Bataan, Fania, King of Latin Soul, Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop 50, Rap-O Clap-O, Kosher food, Jewish Community, French Fries, Pork Chops, Corn, Fish, Soda, Formula - Cocaine, Pork rinds, Chicharrones, Balanced Diet, Moderation, Ice cream, Mariana Atencio, Arepas, Queso Blanco, Arepera, Caracas, Reina Pepiada, La Pelua, Con Pollo, Tequeños, Argentinians, Pamonha, Chipas, Ismael Rivera, Maelo, El Sonero Mayor, Cuba, Brasil, Brazil, Philippines, Venezuela, Argentina, El Barrio, New York, New Jersey, Ancestors
ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES
Kosher
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/kosher-food/
Pork Chops & Chicharrones
https://youtu.be/CATrlA_19-M?si=xUTmC1bqbKqNMdaP
https://robertfmoss.com/features/The-Unexpurgated-History-of-Pork-Steaks
https://foodofhistory.com/2017/03/pork-chops/?doing_wp_cron=1695137361.8374159336090087890625
https://www.mashed.com/310832/whats-the-difference-between-chicharrones-and-pork-rinds/
Arepas
https://familiakitchen.com/venezuelas-food-history-arepas-hallacas-y-mas/
001 - Cafecito y Flan, Caipirinha y Feijoada and much more!
Hola mi gente, we are back for Season 2 of “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
A big Aguacate shoutout goes to all the amazing guests in Season 2. Thank you for sharing your favorite foods and beverages you loved growing up and enjoy to this day. This is what inspired the Aguacate Chronicles.
Now, you can’t talk about culture without food. It’s everything and more. Food unites us, it brings us together.
I invited mi hermana Renata Sampaio, a renaissance woman, an entrepreneur, psycho-analyst, head of logistics, photographer, musician and of course an amazing chef. She reps Brasil and all the amazing things this beautiful country has to offer starting with la comida/the food.
This episode features Bren Herrera and her love for cafecito y flan. That’s not all, Renata shares her story, Brasil's national dish and cocktail. Not to mention, lots of coffee and desserts and a few other mouth-watering surprises.
Stay close to the kitchen or your favorite food delivery app, because you will be hungry. So let’s break bread, put some aguacate on it and jump right into this episode.
Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Tune in next week. Aguacate!
Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
CONNECT WITH CO-HOST
Renata Sampaio - Renaissance Woman - IG - https://www.instagram.com/renatabhny/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Aguacate Chronicles, Avocado, Renata Sampaio, Bren Herrera, Cafecito, 3 Coracoes, Bustelo, Pilon, La Llave, Café Cubano, Cuban Coffee, Cortadito, Colada, Chocolate, Cafezinho, Flan, Pudim, Tres Leches, Three Milks Cake, Brasil, Brazil, Minas Gerais, Cuba, Abuelita, Kitchen, Tempero Baiano, Brazilian Spice Blend, Yuca, Cassava, Adobo, Africa, Indians, Indigenous, Feijoada, Caipirinha, Cozy Corner Cuban Bistro, Garwood, Newark, New Jersey, Ismael Rivera, Maelo, El Sonero Mayor
ORIGINS, FUN FACTS AND VARIETIES
Aguacate (Avocado)
https://www.thespruceeats.com/history-of-avocado-1807562
https://avocadosfrommexico.com/avocados/history/
https://www.thespruceeats.com/avocado-varieties-and-facts-1807836
Café/Coffee
Leguizamo Does America - La Colada Gourmet
A brief history of Cuban cafecito in Miami
https://www.casabrasilcoffees.com/coffee-history
Flan
Bren Herrera - Culture Kitchen - https://mycleo.tv/video/chef-bren-herrera-reveals-the-secret-ingredient-in-her-flan-recipe/
https://www.mashed.com/777674/the-untold-truth-of-flan/
https://www.eater.com/22871056/cuban-flan-recipe-traditional-dessert-how-to-make
Feijoada
https://nowinrio.com/feijoada-rio-de-janeiro/
https://lifeandthyme.com/food/what-feijoada-teaches-us-about-racial-inequity-in-brazil/
https://www.oliviascuisine.com/feijoada-recipe/
Caipirinha
https://www.oliviascuisine.com/caipirinha/
28 - The Season Finale & Pa'lante Recap (Episodio 25 - 27)
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
As we wrap up Season 2, Episode 28 is not just a recap but the 50th episode overall for Siempre Pa’lante. To celebrate this amazing milestone, I invited someone special whose faith and energy alone move mountains. This Afro-Latina is no stranger to uplifting the community by repping her culture and empowering the next generation of leaders.
Lah Tere is a humanitarian, organizer, activist, emcee, songstress, proud BBW, and visionary speaker for the 21st Century. That’s only scratching the surface of what she brings to the table. Get ready to be inspired mi gente.
For more info on this episode and our guest, check the show notes. Remember, don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like, subscribe and share. It only takes a few minutes and goes a long way in contributing to the show's growth.
So sit back, relax and enjoy this season's finale.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward
Lah Tere
Humanitarian, Organizer, Activist, Emcee, Songstress, Proud BBW, Visionary Speaker for the 21st Century
Lah Tere site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter
Lah Tere site - https://www.lahtere.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lahtere
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Dos Croquetas, Croquetas, Alec y Vicky, Creatress Sarai Mora, VR, Performance Artist, Christopher Rivas, Brown Enough, Ikigai Management, Miami, Florida, Mexico, Maui, Hawaii, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Porfirio Rubirosa, James Bond, Lah Tere, Puerto Rico, Afro-Latina, Hip-Hop, Momma’s Hip-Hop Kitchen, Kathleen Adams, ARTivist, Carefront, Divine Download, Self Justice, Healing Space, Daso El Afro Caribeño, Jengibre, Piragua Artspace, Angie Hernandez, Suliman Onque, Sano-In, Victor Rosa, Ancestors, New York Comic-Con, Apple, Nike, She Se Puede, Si Se Puede, Mofongo, Sazón, Boricua, Social Emotional Learning, Power of Storytelling, Culture, Family, Legacy, Argentina, Guatemala, Venezuela, India, France, Pakistan, Sweden, New Zealand, Netherlands, Trinidad y Tobago, Santiago Ramones
27 - Presente for Bodies of Culture feat. Christopher Rivas
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest ensures we are presente in every conversation. Roots in La Republica Dominicana y Colombia are not the only thing that has shaped him. 102-17 64th road in Queens, NY gave him priceless experiences with bodies of culture. A community that was and still is familia.
Whether he is acting in the latest tv sitcom, discussing his latest book Brown Enough, interviewing a guest on his show or reminding people that Porifirio Rubirosa was the real James Bond, he is creating spaces for bodies of culture too.
Please welcome, Actor, Author, Podcaster and Storyteller, Christopher Rivas.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Christopher Rivas
Actor, Author, Podcaster, Storyteller
Christopher Rivas site | IMDb | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok
Christopher Rivas site - https://www.christopherrivas.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/chris__rivas
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Christopher Rivas, Bodies of Culture, Dominican, Colombian, Brown Enough, Queens, New York, John Leguizamo, Porfirio Rubirosa, James Bond, Buddha, Sazon, Mexico City, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, James Baldwin, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Medellin, Bogotá
26 - Inspiring You to Live Artfully & Beautifully feat. Creatress Sarai Mora
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest is a proud Latina repping Mexico. Her inspiration began at an early age from her abuelita and great-grandfather who were artists in the familia. She embraced her ancestor's love for nature and art by creating in spaces like photography, videography, painting, sculpture, glassblowing and performance arts.
She thrives in multiple realities which include tangible creations like wearable art and virtual reality 3D sculptures that can be experienced both in the physical and virtual realms.
There's no doubt that arte is in her DNA. Please welcome, VR Sculptor, Performing Artist and Speaker, Creatress Sarai Mora.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Creatress Sarai Mora
VR Sculptor, Performance Artist, Speaker
Creatress Art site | Linktree | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube | LinkedIn
Creatress Art site - https://creatressart.com/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/creatressart
Twitter - https://twitter.com/creatressart
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItq0gFKmV7EA8SviuHTx9Q
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarainataliemora
Known Origin - https://knownorigin.io/collections/creatress/live-vr-performances
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Creatress Sarai, California, Hawaii, Butterflies, Extra Solar Butterfly, Mars, Blockchain, Virtual Reality, VR, NFTs, Border Kindness, Bondad Frontera, Mexico, Mariachi, Woodcarving, Museum School, Ceramics, Pottery Wheel, Community, Empty Bowls, Échale Ganas, Glassblowing, Frida Kahlo, Contemporary Museum, San Diego, Rococo, European, Metaverse, Science Fiction, San Diego State
25 - Dame Dos Croquetas y Un Cafecito (Give Me 2 Croquettes & A Coffee) feat. Alec y Vicky
Bienvendio mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guests, started with Dos Croquetas and a dream. In a crowded field of croquetas, they are Miami’s first Croqueta bar leading the way with nothing but flavors that keep you coming back for more.
Familia taught our guests the value of work ethic, honesty and selflessness. Their support provided the foundation to the success they have today. From abuelitas influence in the kitchen to Sunday morning visits at la ventanita in Miami, please welcome, the founders and owners of Dos Croquetas, Alec y Vicky.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Alec Fernandez y Vicky Carballo
Founders and Owners, Dos Croquetas
Dos Croquetas | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
- Dos Croquetas site - https://www.doscroquetas.com/
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/doscroquetas/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/doscroquetas
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/doscroquetas
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Dos Croquetas, Dame Dos Croquetas, Croqueta Bar, Craft Croqueta, Comfort Dishes, Miami, Hialeah, Bird Road, Medley, Doral, Ventanita, Colada Boyz, Islas Canarias, Croquetas, Ham, Carne con Papas, Meat and Potatoes, Cafecitos, Medianoche, Mac and Cheese, Bacon Cheddar Burger, Buffalo Crack Chicken, Roasted Chicken, 305, Creamy Spinach Vegan, Mexican Street Corn Vegetarian, Coconut Curry, Croq n’ Tots, Toston Preparada, Areparada, Rice Bowl, Maduros, Rice and Beans, Fried Egg, Croqueta Wraps, Dale Sauce, Dos Ranch, Mango Lime, Guava Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Orea, Lit Slushies, Guavarita Lemonade, Jupiña Margarita, Beer, Narnia Effect, Strip Mall, Tropical Design, Arroz con Pollo a La Chorrera, Cuban Bread, Empanadas
24 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 2 (Episodio 19 - 23)
Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel.
In this recap, we will be getting into my birthday celebration, Cubita Cafe, Michelinos Pizzaria, A memorable trip to Nueva York with my brother-in-law Sandy, the Fotografiska Museum exhibition- Hip-Hop Conscious, Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes Chocobar in the BX, the Universal Hip-Hop Museum 1986 - 1990 Golden Era exhibit and a really cool story about the Willy Chirino’s mural in Calle Ocho done by Miss Lushy.
Remember, don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. So sit back, relax and enjoy the recap.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward
Miss Lushy
Artist, Muralist, Art Designer
Miss Lushy site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Celia Cruz Calle Ocho Mural | Hope Murals
Miss Lushy site - https://www.misslushyart.com/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFgsnKp5zo89hTrX0ozLbw/featured
FB - https://www.facebook.com/misslushyart/?ref=page_internal
Celia Cruz Mural - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXsKF7t7qNs
Hope Murals - https://www.hopemurals.org/murals
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Miss Lushy, Cuban Sanguich, Cubita Cafe, Hudson Chef, Chef Guiterrez, Fotografiska, Hip-Hop Conscious Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes, Chocobar BX, Bronx, La Borinqueña, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Universal Hip-Hop Museum, Eric Orr, Michelinos Pizzeria, Rahway, Willy Chirino, Miami, New Jersey, New York, PATH: Preserving Archiving & Teaching Hiphop, Inc., Temple of Hip-Hop, KRS-One, Notorious BIG, Biggie Smalls, Eli, Calle Ocho, CYST, Desire Nobility
24 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 1 (Episodio 19 - 23)
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We’re back for another recap and joining me is artist and muralist from the 305, Miss Lushy. She’s a Pa’lante All-Star from the show's inaugural season. Need a refresher? Check out episode 9, Season 1, Arriba Los Corazones - Uplifting hearts through art. It’s worth the listen.
Once again, you're getting a two-for-one special. This is part one and next week will be dropping part two. This week, you will hear insight on previously released episodes and reviews from Apple Podcasts. Next week we will touch on current events by yours truly, a few more shoutouts and some exclusive stories from Miss Lushy. The audio covering just the recap of the episodes is available now on all major podcast platforms. The extended version will be coming soon to my Youtube channel. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. For more info on this episode and our guest, check the show notes.
So sit back, relax and enjoy the recap.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward
Miss Lushy
Artist, Muralist, Art Designer
Miss Lushy site | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook | Celia Cruz Calle Ocho Mural | Hope Murals
Miss Lushy site - https://www.misslushyart.com/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFgsnKp5zo89hTrX0ozLbw/featured
FB - https://www.facebook.com/misslushyart/?ref=page_internal
Celia Cruz Mural - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXsKF7t7qNs
Hope Murals - https://www.hopemurals.org/murals
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Yvette Peña, AARP, DJ Perly, DMC Champion, Giraldo Luis Alvaré, Jason Villa, MLB the Show, Luis Dorante Jr., Miami Marlins, Sanguich de Miami, Cuban Sanguich, Nas, King's Disease III, Cubita Cafe, Hudson Chef, Chef Guiterrez, Fotografiska, Hip-Hop Conscious Unconscious, Chocolate Cortes, Chocobar BX, Bronx, La Borinqueña, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Universal Hip-Hop Museum, Eric Orr, Martín Dihigo Foundation, MLB the Show 23, Bob Kendrick, NLBM, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Gilberto Dihigo, Danny Torres, Talkin21 Podcast, Cousins Collectibles, Los Primos, Michelinos Pizzeria, Rahway, NJ, Maleet, KBanger, Keith Salandy, Willy Chirino, Miami, New Jersey, New York, Kobe
23 - For the Love of the Game y Familia feat. Luis Dorante Jr.
Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, baseball is el sueño americano for our guest. His roots go back multiple generations playing the sport in Venezuela. The journey to the U.S. presented challenges but nothing his family couldn’t overcome. The bond he has with his familia keeps him moving forward no matter what.
He’s faced rejection, but it motivated him to keep going. He believes no means you're one step closer to a yes. No one comes close for his love of the game as he’s constantly working towards greatness.
Please welcome, Player/Alumni Relations Liason, Spanish Media Liasion and Interpreter for the Miami Marlins, Luis Dorante, Jr.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Luis Dorante Jr.
Player/Alumni Relations Liaison, Spanish Media Liaison, Team Interpreter
Miami Marlins site | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok
Miami Marlins site - https://www.mlb.com/marlins/team/front-office
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisdorantejr
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Lado21
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ladojr21
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@luisdorante90?lang=en
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Venezuela, La Guaira, Caracas, United States, Luis Dorante Sr., Napoleón Dorante, MLB, Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, Player Development, Alumni Relations, Spanish Media Liaison, Boston Red Sox, Minor League Baseball, Weston, Westonzuela, Florida, Friends TV Series, Trenton Thunder, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Umpire, Alex Bregman
22 - Familia y Béisbol (Family & Baseball) feat. Jason Villa
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, family origins for our guest begin in Mexico and lead to the U.S. His familia instilled in him discipline, work ethic and the power of education. His love for the game of baseball has made a positive impact through coaching on and off the field. He’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves and put in the work. He leads a team responsible for the most popular video simulation game on the market exclusively for Major League Baseball.
Please welcome, Director of Product Development for MLB the Show, Jason Villa.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Jason Villa
Director of Production, PlayStation Studios, MLB The Show
MLB The Show 23 | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Twitch | TikTok | Discord
- MLB The Show 23 - https://theshow.com/
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9N9mZrlPKIjvPH_9fI20jQ
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/MLBTheShow/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/MLBTheShow
- Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/sonysandiegostudio
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mlbtheshow?lang=e
- Discord - https://discord.com/invite/mlbtheshow
NOTABLE MENTIONS
MLB The Show, Negro Leagues Storylines, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Sony PlayStation Studios, San Diego Studios, Cal State San Marcos, Tony Gwynn, Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatís Jr., Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico, UCLA, Harvard Law School, Ibarra Chocolate
21 - Familia (Family) feat. Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Today is 3.23.23 and I’m celebrating my birthday, mi cumpleaños with you. It's my 21st anniversary of turning 25. Do the math and you’ll figure it out. I invited mi hermano, Michael J. Scott, a mentor and friend to be part of this special conversation. It’s important we document our story and celebrate the key moments in our life. This not only helps us keep growing, but serves as a guide for others to learn and overcome.
You're going to hear me reflect on what inspired me to create this show. My parent's journey from Cuba to the U.S., legacy and a special message to my little bean Arianna Mae. This one was special. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
I’ll be back next week with more inspiring cultural content. Remember, Paso a paso, Si Se Puede, Hasta la proxima. Pa’lante!
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward
Michael J. Scott
Coach, Mentor, Speaker, Trainer
John Maxwell Certified
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Alvaré Family, Cuba, US, America, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Miami, Spain, Legacy, Siempre, Pa’lante, Culture, Familia, American Dream, Sueño Americano
20 - Queen of the 1's & 2's feat. DJ Perly
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest is a Badass Bori from the Boogie Down Bronx. A self-taught DJ who moves the crowd from el corazón. Her relentless pursuit of perfecting her craft is the reason why she’s one of the best to do it.
A champion of the people. Always moving forward. Pa’lante como un elefante.
From park jams to arenas, she brings that sofrito to every mix leaving the people wanting more. please welcome, two-time DMC US Champion, the Queen of the 1’s & 2’s, DJ Perly.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
DJ Perly
Artist
DJ Perly site | Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud
- DJ Perly site - https://www.djperlymusic.com/
- Linktree - https://linktr.ee/djperly
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/djperly
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/djperly/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/djperly
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/DJPerly/
- Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/djperly
- Frosted Perlz Snow Vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kwnH-b_vtg
- 2017 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/mD6ws_c9nXo
- 2022 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/-T5r7kfJo-o
NOTABLE MENTIONS
DJ Perly, Badass Bori, Puerto Rico, Technics, DMC USA National Championship, Spanish Harlem, Fania All-Stars, Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, La Lupe, Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Marc Anthony, Studio 54, Elvis, Motown, Diana Ross, The Beatles MTV, TRL, Hot 97, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Park Jams, Native New Yorker, Odyssey, Frankie Avalon, Can’t Take My Eye’s Off You, Deee-lite, Groove is in the Heart, Q-Tip, Bootsy Collins, De La Soul, Trugoy the Dove, 3 Feet High and Rising, Delorean, Wu-Tang, A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, Lady Gaga, Madison Square Garden, MSG, EDM, Mark Ronson, A-Trak, Aaron LaCrate, Milkcrate Athletics, Kobe Bryant
19 - Salud, Dinero y Amor (Health, Wealth & Love) feat. Yvette Peña
Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest’s humble beginnings go back to the Upper West Side of Manhattan with roots en la Republica Dominicana.
Familia y amor mixed with She Si Puede makes this Afro-Latina the Poderista she is today.
She brings flavor adding sazón to every conversation she’s part of.
Heartwork is what she does by paying it forward to the Latino community. If there is a resource that can help someone, you better believe our guest will connect them to it. Please welcome, VP of Audience Strategy at AARP, Yvette Peña.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Yvette Peña
Vice President, Audience Strategy, AARP
AARP site | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok
- AARP site - https://www.aarp.org/
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AARP
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/aarp/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/AARP
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/AARP
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aarp
NOTABLE MENTIONS
AARP, Salud, Dinero, Amor, Dominican Republic, New York City, Upper West Side, Manhattan, Poderosa, Poderistas, American Dream, Sueño Americano, Ancestors, Heartwork, Financial Security, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Millennials, USHLI, Dr. Juan Andrade Jr., Chicago, Afro-Latina, Afro-Latino, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, UnidosUS, Hispanic Federation, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Las Tres Estrellas Bakery, Pastelitos de Carne, Pollo Guisado, Pernil, Flan
18 - Pa'lante Recap - (Episodio 13 - 17)
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. I’m back for another recap and who better to join me than Los Primos, Cousin Oz & Tone, hosts of the Cousins Collectibles Podcast. In this recap, you will hear insight on previously released episodes, life topics and current events all with culture at the forefront.
The audio covering just the recap of the episodes is available now on all major podcast platforms. The extended version will be coming soon to my Youtube channel. Show love by subscribing today, liking an episode and saying hola in the comment section.
For more info on this episode and our guests, check the show notes. We’ll be back next week with more inspiring cultural content. One more thing, don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Every little bit helps mi gente.
So sit back, relax and enjoy the Recap.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré - Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
- Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/
Special guests - Cousins Collectibles Podcast, Cousin Oz & Tone - Podcasters, Card Connoisseurs
- Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cousins-collectibles-podcast/id1604404368
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@cousinscollectiblespodcast
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/cousins_collectibles/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/cousins_podcast
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest, Alex Santiago, Vicky Bakery, Jamie Broadnax, Black Girl Nerds, Albertus Joseph, Keith Salandy, K Banger, Fawn Weaver, Whiskey, Bourbon, Hip-Hop, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Cortadito, Sanguich de Miami, Cuban Sanguich, Danny y Rosa, Calle Ocho, Ismael Llano, Darien Borges, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Pin Pan Pollo, Miss Lushy, Idris Elba, Cousins Collectibles, Cousin Oz, Cousin Tone, Les Brown, The Hobby
17 - Can't Stop, Won't Stop feat. Keith Salandy aka K Banger
In this episode, our guest is a renaissance man who works on his craft 24/7 making him one of the most talented artists in the industry. His Trininad & Tobago roots instilled in him a Si Se Puede mentality. His humble beginnings in Perth Amboy NJ led him on a musical journey that continues to this day.
He’s opened for Public Enemy, worked with BET and has an extensive list of collaborations with some of the best to do it. These are just a few of the many accolades he’s received. He navigates life persevering through the beautiful struggle it is. There’s levels to this, he knows it and continues to level up.
I’ve known my guest for more than 30 years and I’m honored to have him on my show. Please welcome, Artist, Producer and Educator, Keith Salandy aka K Banger.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Keith Salandy aka K Banger
Artist, Musician, Educator
K Banger site | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Cloud 9 | 4 Jersey Remix
- K Banger site - https://mistersalandy.com/home
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/kbanger
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/keith_k_banger/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/kbanger
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/kbangermusic
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kbangerdotcom
- Cloud 9 feat. K Banger - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kbanger/cloud-9
- 4 Jersey Remix feat. Cymarshall Law, Hakim Green, K Banger - https://cymarshalllaw.bandcamp.com/track/4-jersey-remix
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Trinidad & Tobago, Perth Amboy, Elizabeth, New Jersey, New York, Brooklyn, Uprock, Calypso, Dancehall, Reggae, Salsa, Son, Merengue, Bachata, Hip-Hop, Latin Percussion, Powerhouse Records, Curry, Buss Up Shut, Salandy, We Are the Salandy, We Are Free People, FRESH, George Lamond, Big L, Nice & Smooth, BET, KRS-One, Nature Born, Shakim, Supreme, Triplebeam, Precise, Chilly C, Delaney Homes, New Orleans, Code Switching, T.D. Jakes, Robert Kiyosaki, The G.O.A.T. Squad, Cymarshall Law, TruWerdz, Yours Truly The Poet, Hakim Green, Source, DJ Kool Herc, Waterfront Brotherhood, Vida Guerra, Mental Health
16 - Family First, Art Comes Next feat. Albertus Joseph
Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest experienced the true essence of family as a child living in New York, New Jersey and in the country of Suriname located in South America. These humble beginnings cultivated a love for art he would embrace later in life.
His paintings and murals are masterpieces featuring icons in music, culture and sports with most of them highlighting women. One thing you will notice is the majority of women are Black, Indigenous, Latina and Asian. Each work of art is carefully crafted making it a timeless classic.
Please welcome, Artist, Painter and Muralist, Albertus Joseph.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Albertus Joseph
Artist, Painter, Muralist
Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/albertusjoseph/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/Burgerman599
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@albertusjoseph
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Art, East Elmhurst, Queens, South Plainfield, New Jersey, New York, The Mosquito Coast, Suriname, South America, Rain Forest, Brazil, Guyana, 1974, Rutgers University, Engineering, Black, Indigenous, Latina, Asian, Viola Davis, EGOT, Maya Salam, New York Times
15 - A Movement Built to Last for Generations to Come feat. Jamie Broadnax
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
As we begin the celebration of Black Culture this month, remember, one month only scratches the surface to the contributions black women and men have made in the U.S. and around the world. Take time to read and share stories of pioneers who have laid the foundation to make this world a better place.
Listen and learn from history so that we can right the wrongs and improve on the accomplishments. Pray to our ancestors so that they may give us strength to overcome no matter what comes our way. This month I invite you to hear about how our guests take their craft to another level.
In this episode, our guest took the leap of faith creating one of the biggest movements in media. Her work has been recognized by Shonda Rimes, Melissa Harris-Perry and Idris Elba. That’s just a few of the tastemakers that our guest and her team has interviewed. She has garnered the respect of fans and industry professionals with content that connects with the community.
From red carpets to current events, get your wireless earbuds ready. Please welcome, the CEO of Black Girl Nerds, Jamie Broadnax.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Jamie Broadnax
Founder & CEO - Black Girl Nerds
Black Girl Nerds site | Podcast | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok
- Black Girl Nerds site - https://blackgirlnerds.com/
- Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-girl-nerds/id1056793768?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/FlixGrl/videos
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlnerds/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/BlackGirlNerds
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/blackgirlnerds
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgirlnerds?lang=en
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Black Girl Nerds, BGN, Black Culture, Black History Month, Marvel, DC, X-Men, Shonda Rhimes, Melissa Harris-Perry, Idris Elba, Comic-Con, Morticia Addams, Wednesday Addams, Jim Carrey
14 - El Sueño Americano (The American Dream), Que Sweet It Is! feat. Alex Santiago
Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest is building on a family legacy that began in Cuba more than 50 years ago. One pastelito at a time, this immigrant story is all about the “American Dream - El Sueño Americano.”
He shares his journey on becoming part of the family and learning the business. From pastelitos to cangrejitos (meat pastries), get your cafecito (coffee) ready. Please welcome, the CEO of Vicky Bakery, Alex Santiago.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Alex Santiago
CEO - Vicky Bakery
Vicky Bakery site | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
- Vicky Bakery site - https://vickybakery.com/
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/vickybakery/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/vickybakery/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/VickyEnterprises
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Vicky Bakery, Antonio y Gelasia Cao, La Vencedora, Havana, Cuba, American Dream, El Sueño Americano, Pastelitos, Cangrejitos, Cuban Pastry, Palitroques, Nochebuena, Christmas Eve, Easter, New Year’s Eve, Caja China, Pig Roast, Arros con Frijoles, Black Beans, Rice, Pork, Cafe con Leche, Cafecito, Tostada
13 - Love, Honor & Respect feat. Victoria Eady Butler
Hola mi gente! Feliz Año Nuevo, Happy New Year. We are back for the second half of Season 2 for Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Before we start, I wish all of you an abundance of health, love, happiness and wealth for 2023 and beyond. Your support has helped this show gravitate to new heights; the best is yet to come. Speaking of the best, this next episode is a story about familia that inspires everytime it's told.
Have you heard about Nathan “Nearest” Green? He’s a former slave who became Tennessee’s premier whisky distiller and taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. Yes, you heard that right. He taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey.
In 2016, On the 150th anniversary of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, Clay Risen wrote an article for the NY Times about Nathan “Nearest” Green. Fawn Weaver, an author and entrepreneur, was in Singapore when she read the article. This marked the beginning of something special. How special? Let’s just say the spirits industry has been introduced to a legacy that is rewriting history. A history ensuring the story is being told straight from the source.
Our guest is part of the team behind the most awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon since its launch in 2017. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green and as a master blender for Uncle Nearest, she has reshaped the whiskey and bourbon industry. Please welcome, Victoria Eady Butler.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Victoria Eady Butler
Master Blender
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Uncle Nearest site | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube
The Story of Nearest Green
Uncle Nearest site - https://unclenearest.com/
IG - http://www.instagram.com/unclenearest/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/UncleNearest
FB - https://www.facebook.com/unclenearest
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfM0XBsHSQRB18ssOImb_g
The Story of Nearest Green - https://vimeo.com/325286687
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Nathan “Nearest” Green, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Uncle Nearest Distillery, Nearest Green Foundation, 1884 small batch, Master Blend, Love, Honor, Respect, Fawn Weaver, Clay Risen, NY Times, Singapore, Jack Daniels, Master Blender, Grandma, Shero, Faith, African American, Whiskey, Bourbon, Lincoln County Process of Filtering, Moore County High School, Tennessee State University, Lynchburg, Department of Justice
12 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 2 (Episodio 7 - 11)
Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe.
Pa’lante shoutout! To Messi for winning his first World Cup. This episode was recorded prior to the final so I feel good knowing I picked the winner.
So sit back and enjoy your beverage of choice and bring in the new year listening to part two of the show.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
- Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/
Special guest - Santiago Ramones
Composer, Podcaster, Producer, Songwriter, Performer
Santiago Ramones site | Instagram | Facebook
- Site - https://santiagoramones.com/
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/santiagoramonesmusic/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/SantiagoRamonesMusic/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Carolina Espinal, Mozaic Strategies, Ismael Llano, Darien Borges, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Amy-Rivera Nassar, Amy’s Pastelillos, Natasha Galano, Nosotros, Danny Hastings, Official Latino Film & Arts Festival, Latina/o/x Representation, 2022 Fifa World Cup, Qatar, Holidays
12 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 1 (Episodio 7 - 11)
Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. Thanks to my guests and listeners. Your support continues to take Season 2 to new heights. I’m back for another Pa’lante recap just in time for the holidays. You will hear insight on previously released episodes, reviews our listeners have given the show and tres en dos, 3 topics each discussed in 2 minutes by my guest and I.
This recap was so good we’re giving you a two-for-one special. Part one drops this week and part two right before we bring in the new year.
We’ll be back in January with new guests and inspiring cultural content. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Sit back, enjoy that coquito, relax and enjoy with the familia this Pa’lante Recap.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
- Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/
Special guest - Santiago Ramones
Composer, Podcaster, Producer, Songwriter, Performer
Santiago Ramones site | Instagram | Facebook
- Santiago Ramones Site - https://santiagoramones.com/
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/santiagoramonesmusic/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/SantiagoRamonesMusic/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Carolina Espinal, Mozaic Strategies, Ismael Llano, Darien Borges, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Amy-Rivera Nassar, Amy’s Pastelillos, Natasha Galano, Nosotros, Danny Hastings, Official Latino Film & Arts Festival, Latina/o/x Representation, 2022 Fifa World Cup, Lionel Messi, Qatar, Holidays
11 - Capturing & Celebrating Culture through my Lens feat. Danny Hastings
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares his humble beginnings growing up in Panama. Inspired by his Tio, he found his passion that led him to Nueva York, la gran manzana. New York embraced him because he was relentless in his pursuit for El Sueño Americano.
Wu-tang, Jay-Z, Big Pun, The Lox, Gang Starr, House of Pain, you heard that right, those are just a few of more than 150 album covers, countless magazines and events his photography has blessed with his talents. As the creator of the Official Latino Film & Arts Festival, he is dedicated to ensure the Latinx community is well represented in Hollywood. This Panameño Can’t Stop and Won’t Stop. Please welcome Creative Director, Filmmaker, Photographer - Danny Hastings.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Danny Hastings
Creative Director | Filmmaker | Photographer
Founder of the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival
Danny Hastings site | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Official Latino Film & Arts Festival site | Official Latino Film & Arts Festival - Ticket info
https://www.psmuseum.org/events/official-latino
- Danny Hastings site - https://dannyhastings.com/
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/dannyhastings/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/dannyhastings
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/dannyhastingsnyc
- Official Latino Film & Arts Festival - https://officiallatino.com/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Official Latino Film & Art Festival, Palm Springs Art Museum, Panama, Panama Canal, 9 de Enero, Nicaragua, Elvis, I Love Lucy, Ricky Ricardo, Puerto Rico, Chespirito, Indigenous, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Latine, Hispanic, Chicano, Chicana, Nuyorican, Balboas, Soberana, Medalla, New York, Jackson Heights, DJ Camilo, Merengue, Salsa, Fania, Fernando Villalona, Calypso, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Eric B & Rakim, Paid in Full, Kool G Rap, Boogie Down Prod., The Clash, Sex Pistols, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Kool Moe Dee, LL Cool J, NWA, Bönz Malone, Wu-tang, U2, ACDC, Annie Leibovitz, David LaChapelle, 3rd Bass, Rush Management, EMI, RCA, Run DMC, House of Pain, Source Magazine, RZA, Gang Starr, Guru, DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja, Raekwon, The Lox, Big Pun, Beatnuts, Terror Squad, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Busta Rhymes, Jack the Rapper, Death by Rock And Roll, The Pretty Reckless, Rolling Stones Magazine, Gordon Parks, Alfonso Cuarón, Mexico, Gravity, George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, Wednesday, Jenna Ortega, Luisa Heredia, Adam Lerner, Pepe Serna, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Las Jefas, Allswell
10 - Learning from the Past by Living in the Present for the Future feat. Natasha Galano
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest shares the challenges she faced early on in life and how this motivated her to strive for more. It wasn’t until she defeated cancer that she became fearless by creating her own path and inspiring others to have a voice.
This Afro-Latina is fighting the good fight, la buena pelea. Please welcome Actress and Director of Media & Communications for Nosotros, Natasha Galano.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Natasha Galano
Actress, Director of Media & Communications, Nosotros
Nosotros site | Linktree Nosotros |
Natasha - Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
- Nosotros site - https://nosotrosorg.com/
- Linktree Nosotros - https://linktr.ee/nosotrosorg
- IG - Natasha - https://www.instagram.com/natashagalano/
- Twitter - Natasha - https://twitter.com/NatashaGalano
- FB - Natasha - https://www.facebook.com/natasha.galano.1
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Nosotros, Ricardo Montalbá, Rosie Perez, White Men Can’t Jump, Afro-Latina, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Jacksonville, Cuban, Bohío, José Martí, Bongos, Maracas, Meryl Streep, Jessica Chastain, Leonardo DiCaprio, True Lies, Sylvester Stallone, General Hospital, Hodgkin's lymphoma
9 - Hustle, Happiness & Healing through Comfort Food feat. Amy Rivera-Nassar
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving with the familia. Remember it's about giving thanks for all the blessings we have and the beautiful memories we create.
In this episode, our guest talks about how the foundation in faith and food helped shape the woman she is today. Her mom’s recipes are remembered by smelling and tasting the food she currently makes. This not only honors her mom’s legacy but creates a new one for her family. The hustle is on full display via pop-ups offering authentic Puerto Rican comfort food throughout Philly. Please welcome the founder & owner of Amy’s Pastelillos, Amy Rivera-Nassar.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Amy Rivera-Nassar
Founder & Owner, Amy’s Pastelillos
Instagram
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/amys_pastelillos/
- Al Día - https://aldianews.com/en/leadership/entrepreneurs/taste-puerto-rico
- Philadelphia Inquirer - https://youtu.be/o5YCmIc8OEs
- 6 ABC Philadelphia - October 2021- https://6abc.com/amy-pastelillos-philadelphia-foods-hispanic-heritage-month/11041029/
- 6 ABC Philadelphia - August 2021 - https://6abc.com/amys-pastelillos-philadelphia-fishtown-amaryllis-rivera-nassar/10955388/
- Billy Penn - https://billypenn.com/2021/07/10/philadelphia-pastelillo-amys-pop-up-puerto-rican-food/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Amy’s Pastelillos, Pastelillo Lady, Puerto Rico, Philadelphia, Philly, New York, U.S., Happiness, Hustle, Comfort Food, Pandemic, Healing, Billy Penn, Alisha Miranda, Gusto Philly, Garage Fishtown, Sorullos, Surullitos, Pastors Kids, Peru, Ropa Vieja, Vegan, Flan, Ground Beef, Picadillo, Chicken, Pizza, Seafood, Guava BBQ, Pork, Pollo Guisado, Yuca, Gandules, Crab, Shrimp, Coconut, Pastelón, Plantain, Cazuelas, Pots, Ancestors, Latino Representation, Diaspora, Sazón, Adobo
8 - Listen, Laugh & Learn feat. Darien Borges (DJ) and Ismael Llano (Ish)
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guests talk about familia, friendship and heritage. Their bond has led them to creating one of the most entertaining podcasts out today. These two Cubanos out of Westchester, Florida have built something special that will definitely make you laugh and learn. Please welcome the hosts of Pero…Let Me Tell You!, DJ & Ish.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Darien Borges (DJ) and Ismael Llano (Ish)
Hosts of Pero…Let Me Tell You!
Pero...Let Me Tell You! site | IG Pero | IG Pollo | Youtube | Facebook | Twitter
- Pero…Let Me Tell You! site - https://linktr.ee/peroletmetellyou
- IG Pero - https://www.instagram.com/peroletmetellyou/
- IG Pollo- https://www.instagram.com/pinpanpollomia/
- Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaKS17ehEZM-y4pyblK7zXQ
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039759888270
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/peroletmetell
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Listen, Laugh, Learn, Miami, Westchester, Florida, Miami, Cuban, ¿Qué Pasa, USA?, Pandemic, Dos Croquetas, Sanguich, Nite Owl Cookies, Ron Pa’lante, Pin Pan Pollo, Guayaba y Queso, Korean BBQ, Lechon Life, Pin Pan Pun, Tripas, Spanglish, Luis Santeiro, Carnaval on the Mile, NPR, CBS Sunday Morning, The View, Jane Pauley, Latinos, Asian, Ancestors, Immigrant Archive Project, Aids Memorial, Noche Buena, Heritage, Culture
7 - Leading by example through Cultura & Inclusion feat. Carolina Espinal
Welcome back mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Hope you got a chance to catch up on the show and if you haven’t already, kindly rate, review, follow, like, subscribe and share. You know those 5 stars and little love go a long way.
In this episode, our guest talks about being a proud daughter of immigrants and how the cultural influences at home from Nicaragua, Republica Dominicana y Mexico helped shape the inspiring Latina she is today. The insight she gives is a masterclass you don’t want to miss. Please welcome the Founder and CEO of Mozaic Strategies, Carolina Espinal.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Carolina Espinal
Founder of Mozaic Strategies
Mozaic Strategies | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter
- Mozaic Strategies - https://mozaicstrategies.com/
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinaespinal
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/caritozway/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/CaritozWay
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Mozaic Strategies, UnidosUS, NAACP, Nicaragua, Republica Dominicana, Mexico, United States, Au pair, Germany, Washington D.C., Santiago, Barbershop, Dominicana, Mexican, Latino Culture, Immigrant, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, DEI, Civil Rights, Social Justice, Equity, Humanity, Latin American, Latina, Merengue, Cumbia, Sonora Dinamita, Civil War, Conservative, Liberal, Far Left, Hard Right, Partido Liberal, Somoza, Sandinista Movement, Charytín, Arroz con Habichuelas, George Floyd, Racism, Elections, Voto Latino, Mi Familia Vota, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia University, Harvard University, Schott Foundation
6 - Pa'lante Recap (Episodio 1 - 5)
Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. Thanks to you, the listener, Season 2 is off to an amazing start and I can’t wait for you to listen to the new episodes coming soon. It’s an honor to highlight these inspiring stories. Gracias to my guests and all of you that have listened. Your love and support is greatly appreciated. I’m taking it a step further though and giving you the Recap.
So what’s the Recap? It's about giving you a little insight into the previously released episodes. We go into some current events and wrap up the show with a few shoutouts. There might be a special guest or two joining us so don’t forget to tune in to the show
We’ll be back in a few weeks with new guests and inspiring cultural content. So relax and enjoy this Pa’lante Recap.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
- Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/
Special guest - Crazy Freddy Rivera
Founder of Crazyz Domino Tables, Promoter, Radio Host, OG B-boy
TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyfreddy71
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/crazyfreddy_as6/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/CrazyFreddy1111
- Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/CrazyFreddy1135
5 - Preserving La Tradición feat. Daniel Figueredo
¡Bienvenidos mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest takes us through the humble beginnings of Sanguich. From the heartfelt story behind table seven to being recognized as the best Cuban Sanguich you will ever have. The countless awards only scratch the surface to the impact Sanguich is having around the world. Grab your cafecito and join me in welcoming the co-founder of Sanguich, Daniel Figueredo.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Daniel Figueredo
Co-founder of Sanguich
Sanguich | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok
- Sanguich - https://sanguich.com/
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/sanguichdemiami/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/sanguichdemiami/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/SanguichDeMiami
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sanguichdemiami
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Sanguich de Miami, Taste La Tradición, The Bastards Lunch, Padrón Cigars, Meltwich, Cuban, Identity, Nature vs. Nurture, Discipline, Respect, Dignity, Humble, CornelI, UF, Loom, Engineering, Architecture, Unapologetic, Harina y Huevo, Albondigas, Frijoles, Bar, Hansel y Raul, Willy Chirino, Sacrifice, Chicago, Table 7, Calle Ocho, Miami, Coral Gables, Las Vegas
4 - Representation Matters feat. Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez
¡Hola mi gente! welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest shares with us the cultural values he learned from women in his familia. This along with mentors in the community helped shape the man he is today. When it comes to paying it forward, he takes it to whole new level. His art and stories continue to raise cultural awareness educating the masses on Puerto Rico.
Please welcome, award-winning graphic novelist, philanthropist and creative director of Somos Arte, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez
Creative Director of Somos Arte, Graphic Novelist, Philanthropist, Creator and Writer of La Borinqueña,
Somos Arte | La Borinqueña | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok
- Somos Arte site - https://www.somosarte.com/
- La Borinqueña - https://www.la-borinquena.com/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/LaBorinquenaComics
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/mr.edgardo
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/laborinquenacomics/
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/mredgardonyc/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/LaBorinquena_GN
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/mredgardonyc
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@laborinquenacomics?lang=en
NOTABLE MENTIONS
New York City, Operation Bootstrap, Puerto Rican Diaspora, Puerto Rico, Caguas, San Lorenzo, Las Piedras, Reading, Pennsylvania, Syracuse, Colgate University, Liliana De Jesus, Tostones, East Harlem Music School, Cultural Arts, El Barrio, South Bronx, Washington Heights, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Loisaida, New Brunswick, New Jersey, El Yunque, Code Switch, Bruce Lee, Be Water My Friend, River, Pandemic, FanGirl, Philanthropy, La Borinqueña, Kyung Jeon-Miranda, La Borinqueña Grants Program, Black Panther, NAACP, Disney, Latinx, Chocolate Cortés, Chocolate Bars, Comics, Cacao, La Confederación Antillana, Haitian, Haiti, Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Republica Dominicana, El Grito de Lares, Ramón Emeterio Betances, Lola Rodríguez de Tió, The Federation of the Antilles, Luis Cardenas Acosta, Madonna, Ancestors, Taínos
3 - Look Up. Speak Up. Pull Up. feat. Mariana Atencio
¡Hola mi gente! Welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest ensures the Latino community is part of the narrative in every aspect of media. She took a leap of faith successfully launching her own company, GoLike. From Venezuela to the U.S., please welcome, award-winning journalist, speaker, author and spokesperson for the American Latino Museum, Mariana Atencio.
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Mariana Atencio
Founder of GoLike, Award-Winning Journalist, Speaker, Author
GoLike Mariana site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube
- GoLike Mariana site - https://www.golikemariana.com/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/MarianaAtencio
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/marianaatencio/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/marianaatencio
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/mariatencio/featured
NOTABLE MENTIONS
American Latino Museum, Our Story, Nuestra Historia, America, Estuardo V. Rodriguez, Lili Gil Valletta, National Mall, African American Museum, Latino, Culture, Next Generation, Sueño Americano, American Dream, Venezuela, Univision, NBC, Honduras, Traditions, Music, Sports, Spain, Portugal, Cuba, Colombia, Peru, Amazon, Caracas, Christmas, New Years, Ancestors, Empanada, Ocean, La Sardina de Naiguatá, Simón Bolívar, Dad, Unconditional Love, American TV, Frida Kahlo, Artists, Show Me You Can, Con Grandes Privilégio Viene Grandes Responsabilidad, Simple to the Extraordinary, Manners, Buenos Días, At the Table, Positive Influence, In the Room Where it Happens, 3 Up Method, Look Up, Speak Up, Pull Up, Sponsorship, Pandemic, Microsoft, Tell Me Award, Webby Award, Perseverance, Creativity, Energy, Jorge Drexler, Ni Pa'tras Ni Pa' Coger Impulso', Legacy
2 - King of Latin Soul feat. Joe Bataan
Bienvenido mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest has dedicated his life to music for more than 50 years. He is a self-taught musician who has earned every accolade that has come his way. From El Barrio in Nueva York to entertaining millions of fans around the world, Please welcome, the King of Latin Soul, Joe Bataan.
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SPECIAL GUEST
Joe Bataan
Musician, Band Leader, Singer & Songwriter
Joe Bataan site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube
- Joe Bataan site - https://www.joebataanmusic.com/
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/joe.bataan
- IG - https://www.instagram.com/therealjoebataan/?hl=en
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/JOE_BATAAN
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3hEeXdGmXCK19HNso5epoA/featured
NOTABLE MENTIONS
El Barrio, New York, Nueva York, Streetology, Afro-Filipino, Puerto Ricans, Portoros, Spofford, Bridges Detention Center, Spirit, Health, Knowledge, Three notches above the rest, The Godfather, Machiavelli Theory, Latin Soul, Cinderella Story, Peace, Joe Cuba, Shaft, Isaac Hayes, La Lupe, Tito Puente, Triad, C Major, D Minor, E Minor, Ralfi Pagan, Saint Cecilia’s Church, Saint Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music, Our Father, Lord’s Prayer, Shanghai, Australia, Japan, France, Germany, Mother’s Day, Marshall & Wendell Piano, West Coast, La Raza, Ballads, Uptempo, Davinci Code, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Frankie Lymon, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., George Washington, Roosevelt, Pedro Albizu Campus, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mary Wells, Hector Rivera, Johnny Colon, Boogaloo, Ordinary Guy, Ricardo Ray, Chicago, R&B, Ghetto Records, Drug Story, Gypsy Women, Cotique Records, Morris Levy, Jerry Masucci, Boricua Theatre, Dick (Ricardo) Sugar, Johnny Pacheco, Red Garter, Marvin Gaye, Our Latin Thing, Fania, Sweet Soul, St. Latin’s Day Massacre, Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium, SalSoul, Rap-O-Clap-O, RCA Records, Larry Levan, Paradise Garage, El Avion, The Riot, Grace, Mercy, Peace